St. James Academy (Malabon)
St. James Academy is a Catholic school in Malabon City, Philippines. It offers primary and secondary education. The school opened in June 1926 under the administration of the Maryknoll Sisters. In 1980, administration passed to the Dominican Sisters of St. Catherine of Siena, and later to the Dominican Sisters of Trinity in 2010. The school is owned by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Manila and is among the diocesen schools of the Diocese of Kalookan. It serves students from the Greater Manila area; which includes residents of Malabon, Valenzuela, Quezon, Caloocan; in addition to residents of Navotas, Obando and Marilao.
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Former name | Malabon Normal School (1926‑1936) |
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| Motto | Veritas Pax Justicia (Latin) |
Motto in English | Truth Peace Justice |
| Type | Private |
| Established | June 1926 |
Parent institution | Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Manila |
Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic |
Academic affiliation | PAASCU |
| Principal | Cristina D. Conche |
| Students | approx. 2000 |
| Address | Rizal Ave.Ext. corner Gen. Luna St. , , 14°39′32″N 120°57′07″E |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colors | Blue and Gold |
| Website | www |
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Alumni
- Jorella Marie "Ella" de Jesus of the Ateneo de Manila University Lady Eagles is a high-school alumni.
- Juan Ponce Enrile, Former Senate President of the Republic of the Philippines.
- Armida Siguion-Reyna, Actress and Former Chairman of the MTRCB
- Leandro Alejandro, assassinated student leader.
- Maviel Gonzales, journalist, GMA-7
- Leila Cruz, of De La Salle University Lady Archers (Season 82 - present)
References
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